Theme & Challenge
Build, connect, and discover how AI can turn meaningful goals into practical solutions.
Vietnam Japan AI Hackathon 2026 brings together builders, students, engineers, researchers, business professionals, companies, and communities across Japan and Vietnam for a shared journey of innovation, collaboration, and real-world AI creation.
Pitch Day
24 Oct, 2026
16 Teams Live Pitch
Grand Finale
7 Nov, 2026
8 Finalists • Demo Day
Venue
Tokyo Innovation Base
Tokyo, Japan
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Countdown to Pitch Day (24 Oct 2026)
Sponsors & Ecosystem
Powered by an ecosystem that believes in builders.
DIAMOND SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
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WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
A full-day experience, not just a competition.
Free entry · stage moments · live technology · games and sponsor workshops.
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SEE THE FUTURE
Discover AI projects, demos and ideas made for real-world impact.
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MEET THE COMMUNITY
Connect with builders, researchers and technology partners.
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PLAY & LEARN
Experience workshops, sponsor activations and live tech.
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BUILD WITH US
Have an idea? Bring your team and become a participant.
PRIZES
Build for impact. Earn recognition.
[Cash prizes + partner benefits + future opportunities]
1ST RUNNER-UP
¥250,000
Cash prize + partner opportunities
CHAMPION
¥400,000
Cash prize + partner opportunities
2ND RUNNER-UP
¥150,000
Cash prize + partner opportunities
JUDGES
Meet the people shaping the decision.
[Names and affiliations pending]
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EXPLORE ALL
[More judges]
Social-proof carousel or grid.
MENTORSHIPS
Get unstuck. Build further.
Expert guidance during the journey, across AI, product and impact.
MENTOR NAME
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MENTOR NAME
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MENTOR NAME
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EXPLORE ALL
[More mentors]
Social-proof carousel or grid.
VJAI 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
The momentum continues.
[Past event photo, project reel or compact results.]
FOR AUDIENCE
Join the event for free →
FOR BUILDERS
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ABOUT US
From goals to growth.
[Short three-language-compatible story: purpose, community and impact.]
THE STORY FLOW
SDGs
THE GOALS
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AGENTIC
AI
→
BUILDERS
THE PEOPLE
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IMPACT
THE OUTCOME
EVENT OVERVIEW
Your journey to Demo Day.
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APPLY
Register & choose your path
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FORM A TEAM
Meet your fellow builders
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BUILD & MENTOR
Create with support
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04
PITCH
Present on Demo Day
PHASE LABELS:
APPLICATION → SELECTION → HACKATHON → DEMO DAY
FAQ
Questions? Start here.
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Vietnam - Japan AI Hackathon 2026
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See it. Build it. Move goals forward.
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